Explore the Family Name Iwen
The meaning of Iwen
North German: patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Ivo, which is thought to be derived from īwa ‘yew (tree)’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Hans.
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How common is the last name Iwen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Iwen has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 48,877 to 46,647, marking an increase of 4.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 12.59% during the same period, from 405 in 2000 to 456 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with the surname Iwen per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #46,647 | 4.56% |
| Count | 405 | 456 | 12.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iwen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Iwen identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.04% in 2000 to 94.08% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly, by 36.42%, over the same period. Notably, there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities among individuals with the Iwen surname in either census year. However, the 2010 data shows small representations of 'Two or more races' (1.10%) and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' (2.63%) categories, which were not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 94.08% | -3.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.1% | -36.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |